FOUR ASPECT OF INTELLIGENCE AND THEIR EXPLANATION
- Ability to grasp information from data: Two people may receive the same information, but one of them is able to comprehend it better and derive meaning from it. This is not necessarily a function of past knowledge, but an ability to recognize patterns in the data and derive conclusions. A person with this ability is best suited to work in analytical situations, being able to process huge amounts of information and make sense from them.
- Ability to remember information: This is perhaps a misunderstood aspect of intelligence, and usually negatively associated with exam cramming. However, you can notice differences there too. Some people are able to cram more information than others. Some are able to remember relevant information from long ago. Memory is an essential part of the brain function. A person who is able to operate with large volumes of relevant information easily accessible while working can be highly efficient. Such a person is well suited for technical work. For example, a software developer who is very familiar with the language API’s.
- Ability to juggle multiple things: A good soccer player can run down the field with the ball, and also simultaneously remember exactly when and where to pass the ball, because while running, he can visualize where the other players are. Or think of how an aircraft controller works. Many people break down when confronted with multiple things at the same time. The person with the ability to multi-task revels in such situations.
- Ability to concentrate on one thing: This seems the opposite of the previous point. But in some cases, the ability to juggle also requires the ability to tune out certain things. The soccer player in the previous example tunes out the thousands of cheering fans, his personal life and whatever happened 5 minutes ago as he runs. The aircraft controller shuts out all the other distractions in the room. By only focusing on the essential, the entire brainpower is devoted to the main task at hand.
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